Uprooted (novel)

Uprooted
AuthorNaomi Novik
Cover artistScott McKowen
LanguageEnglish
SeriesStand-alone
GenreFantasy
Set inThe Middle Ages, in a land reminiscent of Poland
Published2015
PublisherDel Rey
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (hardcover)
Pages448 pp
Awards
ISBN9780804179034
Followed bySpinning Silver 

Uprooted is a 2015 high fantasy novel by Naomi Novik, based on Polish folklore. The story tells of a village girl, Agnieszka, who is selected by the local wizard for her unseen magical powers. Together they battle the Wood, a nearby forest, as it seeks to take over the land. The book has been warmly welcomed by critics and other fantasy authors, who have praised the portrayals of both Agnieszka and the Wood. It won the 2015 Nebula Award for Best Novel, the 2016 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel, and the 2016 Mythopoeic Award in the category Adult Literature. It was a finalist for the 2016 Hugo Award for Best Novel.